Hockey News

We recently hosted one of our biggest Academy’s at St Peter’s College in Johannesburg, where we welcomed girls from all over Gauteng to improve their hockey knowledge and skills. We were joined by SA Hockey icons Louise de Jager, Shelley Jones (Russell), Sulette Damons and Kara-Lee Stella who passionately shared their expertise with upcoming players. If you play hockey and

We love meeting new faces who share our passion for hockey and, this month, we got to meet a whole host of new school players and coaches from all over Johannesburg! The budding potential and growth of the sport within the province has been astounding – a positive sign for the future of SA Hockey. Our Johannesburg Academy saw 45

It can sometimes be difficult to show your abilities and passion for the game in a big school or among an even bigger pool of players such as provincial selections. You are not the only one who has felt this way; our coaches (former and current SA Hockey players) also had to work hard to get noticed in order to

Imagine working closely with former and current SA Hockey players that want to help you improve, regardless of your age and level in the game? Stop imagining, it can be your reality! If hockey is your favourite sport but you don’t seem to improve or reach your goals, you are in the right place to know that there’s an opportunity

The beauty of hockey is that the game depends on a group effort – right from the coaching team, the players and the assistant specialists – all are needed to make a unit successful. At the Investec Hockey Academy, we understand that your team’s limitations are based on a variety of factors; like budget, contacts and coaching compliments. It is

While hockey is a seasonal sport, it’s not something that just comes naturally after a long break. Fitness, skills and reaction times don’t stay in peak condition in the off-season; they require continued effort and progress. Which is why you should be continuing some training throughout the holidays. It is important to remember that while you are preparing for

How long does it take you to read a situation and make a decision in crucial moments? Something that makes the Investec Hockey Academy unique is that we focus on the bigger picture of the game – not just on natural talent and on-field skills, but also the behind-the-scenes training that contributes greatly to individual development. We show you why

While skills are important to your growth as a player; your energy, endurance, decision -making and perception are just as important. What’s more is that certain foods can help you improve on these aspects. If you are passionate about growth on the hockey field, we guide you on the foods you can incorporate into your diet to ensure you are

“Anything is possible with hard work.” Tegan Fourie (SA Under-21 Hockey Player) There’s nothing worse than struggling through hockey practice, or worse a game, with a sometimes-debilitating pain from your last workout or from an injury. While plenty heart, soul and hard work goes into achieving hockey success, young players needn’t feel disheartened. We share the ABC’s of understanding muscle

Pre-match preparation commonly involves a careful combination of three crucial elements: training, diet and rest. Our Academy aims to help you excel in all three of these areas through our players’ courses offering sessions on nutrition, recovery and training techniques specific to you. Here’s a taste of what you can expect… Diet At the Investec Hockey Academy you are educated on